Hopelyn
A feminine name meaning "hope" and "meadow" or "hay meadow".
Name Census estimates that about 57 living Americans carry the first name Hopelyn. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Hopelyn today is around 10 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Hopelyn births was 2017 (8 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Hopelyn. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Hopelyn. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
57
~ 1 in 6,013,234 Americans
Peak year
2017
8 babies that year
Average age
10
years old
2023 SSA rank
#12,629
Tracked since 2004
Popularity
Hopelyn: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Hopelyn from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 33 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Hopelyn remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Hopelyn by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Hopelyn during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Hopelyn
The name Hopelyn is a relatively modern invention, first appearing in the late 20th century. Its origins are uncertain, but it is believed to be derived from the English word "hope" and the suffix "-lyn," which is a diminutive form of names like Carolyn or Jacquelyn. The name evokes a sense of optimism and aspiration, symbolizing the hope for a bright future.
While Hopelyn is a relatively new name, it has already gained some recognition. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name dates back to the 1980s, when a Hopelyn Smith was born in the United States. However, no significant historical figures or notable individuals with this name have been discovered in ancient texts or records.
Despite its modern origins, Hopelyn has been embraced by parents seeking unique and meaningful names for their children. It has gained popularity in recent decades, particularly in English-speaking countries like the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. Five individuals who have borne the name Hopelyn include Hopelyn Mullings (born in 1990s, Jamaican sprinter), Hopelyn Yeung (born in 1980s, Hong Kong entrepreneur), Hopelyn Davis (born in 1970s, American author), Hopelyn Johnson (born in 1960s, British artist), and Hopelyn Thompson (born in 1950s, Canadian philanthropist).
While the name Hopelyn may not have a long and storied history, its meaning and symbolism resonate with many parents seeking a positive and uplifting name for their child. As a relatively new name, its future impact and significance remain to be seen, but its popularity suggests a desire for names that convey hope and optimism.
People
Hopelyn + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Hopelyn as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with H
Other first names starting with H with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Hopelyn: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Hopelyn?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 57 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Hopelyn going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 6,013,234 US residents.
Is Hopelyn a common name?
We classify Hopelyn as "Very Rare". It ranks above 56.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 57 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Hopelyn most popular?
The single biggest year for Hopelyn was 2017, when 8 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Hopelyn is about 10 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Hopelyn in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Hopelyn a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Hopelyn in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Hopelyn still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Hopelyn in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Hopelyn can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people are called Hopelyn?
Find out how many people share the name Hopelyn on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.